Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes David Patz, Expands Commercial Lending Team

ITHACA, NY (December 9, 2025) – Growing its commercial lending team and expertise, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) announced the addition of David Patz as a new commercial banking relationship manager in its Central New York market. Patz brings over two decades of excellence in advising clients on commercial lending, cash management, investments and risk management. In this role, Patz will advise Tompkins’ clients on growth strategies for both business and real estate.

“We’re excited to welcome David to our commercial lending team,” said John Huhtala, commercial banking regional manager for Tompkins in Central New York. “His deep expertise and commitment to building strong client relationships will undoubtedly make a difference for our clients as we work to equip them with the financial solutions they need to grow and succeed.”

Patz comes to Tompkins from Key Bank, where he served as a business banking relationship manager, working with companies with loan requests and revenues between $1 million and $30 million in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Patz’s experience also includes roles with the Small Business Development Center, NVP Associates, and U.S. Department of Treasury. He is a member of the Cornell Real Estate Council and the American Bankers Association.

Patz earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Ithaca College and a master's degree in real estate from Cornell University. In addition to his professional work, he was a past board member at the Ithaca Community Childcare Center, Child Development Council and Commons Advisory Board. Patz currently resides in Ithaca, New York.

About Tompkins Community Bank

Founded in 1836, Tompkins Community Bank serves the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York, and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Through their unique local decision-making model, the bank offers personalized service and exceptional responsiveness while delivering a broad range of products and services for consumers and businesses. Insurance services are offered through Tompkins Insurance Agencies, and wealth management services are available through Tompkins Financial Advisors. Further information is available at www.tompkinsbank.com.

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